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How to Grow Lettuce

Whether you plant them in containers, garden, or on the farm, lettuces are, without doubt, one of the easiest crops to grow and can grow almost everywhere. This salad vegetable is an excellent garden...

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How to Grow Peas

A great addition to the kitchen garden or potager are English peas, aka garden peas. If you’re new to gardening, we will share how to grow peas to help you with your first harvest. You may be...

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How to Grow Artichokes

One of my favorite garden vegetables are artichokes. But can they grow in all areas? In this post, I’m going to share tips on how to grow artichokes. And where they grow best! Artichokes are delicious...

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Growing Garlic at Home

Growing garlic at home is actually pretty simple. With a few simple tips, you can have a garlic harvest each year. Learn the basics of how to grow garlic in your home kitchen garden. Garlic is a...

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How to Grow Microgreens Indoors

Are you wondering if you can grow your own food without having a dedicated garden space? The good news is that you can! Learn how to grow microgreens indoors without a dedicated garden space! You can...

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Harvesting and Storing Pumpkins

Harvesting and storing pumpkins is a great way to preserve this fall vegetable. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to harvest pumpkins, store them, cook with them and more. In this...

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How-to Fill a Raised Garden Bed

Gardening in raised beds is a great way to maximize a small space, but filling it can become a bit expensive. In this post, learn how to fill a raised garden bed on a budget. How to Fill a Raised Bed...

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How to Grow Herbs: An Herb Gardening Guide for Beginners

Starting an herb garden is a rewarding way to begin (or expand) your gardening knowledge. Once you learn how to grow nutritious herbs, you’ll be enjoying their beauty and flavor for years to come!...

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Tips for Growing Strawberries + How to Grow in Raised Beds

In this post, I’m sharing our best tips for growing strawberries at home and how to grow delicious berries in raised beds. Growing strawberries at home is a fun and rewarding hobby that home gardeners...

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Common Mistakes Beginner Gardeners Make + How to Fix Them

Common mistakes in vegetable gardening often revolve around issues like improper planting, neglecting soil health, and inadequate pest management. In this post, we are sharing some of the most frequent...

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Summer Garden Update (Year Two in the New Raised Beds)

Summer Garden Updates This is our second year in our new metal raised beds. And this year we added 9 new beds — making our garden complete with 30 raised beds. The biggest focus of the garden this year...

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Zone 5 Gardening: What to Plant in September

With the arrival of September, it’s time to start planning for fall gardening in zone 5. Find out which vegetables and herbs to plant this month for a beautiful and productive autumn garden. I don’t...

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Zone 5 Gardening: What to Plant in October

While many of us are starting to slow down and put the garden to rest for the winter, there are still things to do this month. Let’s chat about zone 5 gardening and what to plant in October. In case...

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